Aquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Aquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site
Aquarius Campground boasts 9 developed sites and 2 group campsites (Purple Beach) on the bank of the scenic North Fork of the Clearwater River. Swimming, fly fishing, tubing and whitewater rafting (May and June) are just a few of the many water sports visitors can enjoy here. Hunters, anglers, and families looking for a quiet spot to take a dip and get away with the kids can all find respite here. Hiking trails near the campground take hikers and backpackers alike into the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area and to the Black Mountain summit, one of the few remaining places in Idaho where Mountain Goats can still be seen!
Before you go
Season
May 24 – Oct. 14
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Aquarius Campground sites are $10.00 per night. Purple Beach group sites are $15 per night.
Hours
Aquarius Campground is open 5/24-10/14. No water is available effective 9/30.
Restrictions
Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.